Sign Language Interpreter (Part-Time)

Perform complex sign language interpreting within a post-secondary setting in order to facilitate communication among the deaf/hard of hearing, faculty, students, and staff.

Perform interpreting (American Sign Language) in classroom setting, in situations involving activities, functions, and for interdepartmental meetings that are student-related.

Perform tutoring services for deaf/hard of hearing students in a post-secondary setting.

Serve as mentor for student interns.

Perform administrative support work and program assistance work.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree in Sign Language Interpreting and a minimum related experience of up to one (1) year or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application. 

2. Ability to provide the mode of sign language interpreting necessary and appropriate for the student and setting.

3. Must be able to provide expression and voice interpreting in American Sign Language, Pidgin Sign Language, English Sign Language and Oral interpreting.

4. Ability to switch modes when necessary to accommodate and facilitate communication between the deaf, hard of hearing, and the hearing.

5. Familiarity with Texas Relay Service, VRS, and similarly related services for the hearing impaired.

Special Conditions: 

1. The El Paso Community College is building a pool of Applicants for part-time staff positions.

This pool will be accessed when an opening arises. Your application will remain active for approximately one (1) year from July 2024 to June 2025. After this time, you will need to re-apply if you are still interested in remaining a part of the pool.

2. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE.

 Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted.  Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998.

 Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline.  Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.